Allen Park — There's been a heavy focus on whether the Detroit Lions will continue to keep quarterback Matthew Stafford in bubble wrap for the duration of the preseason, but the team's conservative approach to veteran load and injury management will impact the decision to play several other key players Friday night against the Buffalo Bills.
Among the players who have been practicing, but might not get the green light to take the field for the team's third preseason game are three of the four projected starters along the defensive line, including offseason additions Trey Flowers and Mike Daniels.